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Thursday, June 2, 2011

Fresh Flowers and Dessert

I wanted to join Liz @ Rose Vignettes for her Fresh-Cut Friday, however I forget to get some flowers while I was at the grocery. So I went out to the yard to see what was blooming. Not a lot to choose from, so I thought I would keep it simple.

One Yellow Rose and a stem of Orange Bells. I love the weeping pattern of the Orange Bells and the orange tips on the rose looks perfect with them.

This is definitely my favorite color Rose.

The Orange Bells are such a gorgeous mix of yellow and orange. Gorgeous.

While I was in the yard, my neighbor yelled over the fence that she had just picked a bunch of peaches off her tree and asked if I wanted some. Of course the answer was yes. I couldn't wait, I immediately baked a peach cobbler. It tastes soooooooooo good.

I use Paula Deen's recipe, it is really wonderful. I almost forget to take a pic of the peaches before I had them all peeled and sliced. Aren't they beautiful.

All sliced and ready to cook.

My batter is all made too, and just waiting for the butter to melt in the casserole dish.

Here we are, melted butter, and wonderful peaches all ready for the oven.

All baked and the smell is intense.

So, some pretty flowers and a wonderful Peach Cobbler for dessert tonight. The recipe is at the bottom of the post. If you havn't tried this one, you need to, it is sooooooooooooo yummy.

1 Preheat oven to 350°.
2 Combine peaches, 1 cup of the sugar and water in a saucepan and mix well.
3 Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
4 Remove from the heat.
5 Place butter in a deep baking dish and put in the oven to melt.
6 Mix remaining cup of sugar, flour and milk slowly to prevent clumping.
7 Pour mixture over melted butter.

8 DO NOT STIR!

9 Spoon fruit over top, gently pouring in syrup.
10 Batter will rise to the top during baking.
11 Bake for 30 to 45 minutes.

Your peach cobbler looks amazing. We recently picked up some really good peaches from a little place in Waddell around the 303 and Bethany Home. The price was great and they were super sweet in case you're looking for more!

Oh Marty what a great post! First are the Orange Bells...I have never heard of them and they are gorgeous. Then the cobbler...with fresh picked peaches. Paula would be so proud of you! I'd give anything to be sitting in your kitchen right now...hope your weekend is wonderful.

I have never seen or heard of the Orange Bells! They are so pretty!!! The rose is exquisite! They go perfectly together. IF I wasn't on a STRICT diet right now I would make that cobbler for sure! Peach is my favorite!!!! XO, Pinky

Those flowers are just gorgeous..and..flawless!My neighbor has a peach tree also and brings me peaches. None so far..but I am going to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing it with us.Nothing tastes as good as fresh peaches...except maybe fresh raspberries...hooked on those lately.Hugs,Mona

Pretty flowers and your cobbler looks great Marty! How neat that your neighbor has a peach tree! I tried to grow one but no luck, the squirrels kept pulling the little peaches off long before they were ripe:@)

GET-OUT-OF-HERE!..Marty,O'my goodness this looks so good,I do love me some peaches and Paula Deen.I wish I had some of this I could eat that entire cobbler,and OH! these flowers are lovely.~JoLazyonloblolly

Your flowers look so pretty. I love the apricot colored rose. Your peach cobbler looks delicious and I agree with everyone that it looks so good we can almost smell the sweet aroma through your post.Hmmm, an apricot rose and a peach cobbler...now I am really starving!Have a great weekend.

That peach cobbler looks delicious and I bet your whole house smelled wonderful while you were baking it!One of my favorite dessert: peach cobblers.... your roses and orangebells looking gorgeous and are the perfect accompaniment for your peach cobbler. Thanks for sharing the yummy recipe, Marty.~Poppy

About Me

Hi, I'm Marty. Welcome - Moving back closer to family finds us transforming our "Builder Basic" into a home that reflects our lifestyle. Careful planning, tons of DIY and a sharp eye for design can turn any house into your dream even if you have a small budget. I share it all, the successes and failures. We love to entertain so you'll find a few tried and true recipes and entertaining ideas too.